Bhubaneswar: The State government has decided to set up special campaigns to vaccinate all 2nd dose due beneficiaries and vaccination of teachers (both Government & Private).
In a letter to all Collectors, Municipal Commissioners and CDM & PHOs, the Additional Chief Secretary PK Mohapatra said: ” We have successfully administered 2.07 crore doses in the State, of which 1.58 crore as 1st dose and 49 lakh as 2nd dose. As of today, 14.5 lakh beneficiaries are already due for 2nd dose vaccination, but yet to be vaccinated. The district-wise 2nd dose coverage against due beneficiaries is enclosed.”
The Centre is going to allocate 9,92,380 doses of Covishield and 1,24,590 doses of Covaxin as additional quantity for the month of August, 2021 for special campaigns to vaccinate all 2nd dose due beneficiaries and also vaccination of teachers (both Govt. & Private) as well as their family members, who have not received 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine, said Mohapatra.
ln this context, Mohapatra has urged the Collectors, Municipal Commissioners and CDM & PHOs to plan exclusive sessions at CVCs to vaccinate 2nd dose due beneficiaries and also teachers & their family members so as to cover all due beneficiaries in the above categories before September 5, 2021.
The CVC wise due list shall be downloaded & should be utilized for mobilization of due beneficiaries.
The District Education Officers shall be instructed to inform all concerned schools to ensure timely vaccination of teachers (both Govt & Private) and their family members, added Mohapatra.